Hearth and Home Technologies EXCLAIM-36 Table of Contents, User Guide, Installer Guide

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Table of Contents

Congratulations!	2
Warranty	4

1 Listing and Code Approvals		6
A.	Appliance Certification	6
B.	Non-Combustible Materials	6
C.	Combustible Materials	6

User Guide

2 Operating Instructions		7
A.	Your Fireplace	7
B.	Seasoned Wood	8
C.	Starting a Fire	8
D.	Grate	8
E.	Firescreen	8
F.	Flue Damper	8
G.	Refractory	8
H.	Glass Doors	9
I.	Outside Air (optional)	9
J.	Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters	9
K.	Optional Components	9
L.	Clear Space	9
M.	Wood Fuel	10

3	Maintainance and Service		11
	A.	Disposal of Ashes	11
	B.	Chimney Inspection/Cleaning	11
	C.	Check Firebox Refractory	12
	D.	Inspect Grate	12
	E.	Glass Cleaning	12
4	Troubleshooting Guide		13

Installer Guide

5 Getting Started		14
A.	Typical Fireplace System	14
B.	Design and Installation Considerations	15
C.	Draft	15
D.	Negative Pressure	15
E.	Locating Fireplace & Chimney	16
F.	Tools and Supplies Needed	17
G.	Fireplace System Requirements	17
H.	Inspect Fireplace and Components	17

6 Framing & Clearances		18
A.	Select Fireplace Location	18
B.	Clearances	19
C.	Sidewalls/Surrounds	20
D.	Frame the Fireplace	20

7 Installation of Fireplace		21
A.	Things to Consider	21
B.	Unpack the Fireplace (EXCLAIM-36 only)	21
C.	Secure the Fireplace (EXCLAIM-36 only)	21
D.	Unpack the Fireplace (EXCLAIM-42 only)	21
E.	Position the Fireplace (EXCLAIM-42 only)	22
F.	Install the Refractory (EXCLAIM-42 only)	23
G.	Place Protective Metal Hearth Strips	24
H.	Level Fireplace	24
I.	Install Outside Air Kit	25

8 Chimney Assembly		26
A.	Chimney Requirements	27
B.	Using Offsets/Returns	28
C.	Assemble Chimney Sections	29
D.	Install Chimney Air Kit	29
E.	Install Ceiling Firestops	30
F.	Install Attic Insulation Shield	31
G.	Cut out Hole in Roof	32
H.	Complete Installation	32
I.	Install Flashing	32
J.	Chimney Termination Requirements	33

9 Chase Installations		34
A.	Construct the Chase	34
B.	Install Fireplace & Chimney	35
C.	Install Chase Top	35
D.	Install Termination Cap	36

10	Shrouds		38
	A.	Radiation Shield	38
	B.	Field Constructed Shrouds	38
11	Finishing		40
	A.	Non-Combustible Materials	40
	B.	Combustible Materials	40
	C.	Hearth Extension	40
	D.	Finishing Material	43
	E.	Combustible Mantel	44
	F.	Sidewalls/Surrounds	45
12	Accessories		46
	A.	Gas Log/Lighter Provision	46
	B.	Wood Burning Inserts	46
13	Reference Materials		47
	A.	Fireplace Dimensions	47
	B.	Optional Components	48
	C.	Chimney Components	49
	D.	Service Parts	53
	E.	Contact Information	56

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